How far is Seattle, WA from Fern Prairie, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Fern Prairie, WA is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Fern Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Fern Prairie.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast 152nd Avenue
1201 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 152nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 78th Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Northeast 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 162nd Avenue
2606 ft · 1 min · Northeast 162nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
1885 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 58th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 199th Avenue
3071 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Goodwin Road
1299 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road
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Continue on Northeast 28th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street
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Continue on Northeast Dresser Road
1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road
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Continue on Northeast 25th Street
926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street
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Continue on Northeast Brunner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road
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Continue on Northeast 267th Avenue
687 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Fern Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Fern Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Fern Prairie?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Seattle and 87.2 miles from Fern Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Fern Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Fern Prairie. Straight-line distance: 136.13 mi (219.08 km).
#1 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Prairie
Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6365100, -122.3987000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Prairie (-122.3987, 45.63651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $33.43 | $66.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $44.85 | $89.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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